The Cincinnati Reds hired Kevin Towers as a special assistant to general manager Walt Jocketty. He replaces Bob Miller, who spent nine seasons with the Reds, most recently as vice president and assistant general manager to Jocketty. Miller was hired by the Nationals as assistant general manager earlier this month.

The Cincinnati Reds have not discussed adding free-agent 2B Dan Uggla (Braves) to this point, according to general manager Walt Jocketty. Jocketty said the team will meet Monday, July 20, to discuss it.